Agronomy Service/Applicator

AURORA COOPERATIVE ELEVATOR COMPANY • David City, NE

86d

About The Position

The position involves professionally and efficiently operating custom application equipment to service the needs of growers who are paying for the service. The role requires a strong focus on operational skills related to heavy equipment and ensuring that work is completed to a high standard without causing damage to equipment or property. Proper care and maintenance of the equipment entrusted to the employee is essential, as is the ability to read plat maps and work orders to locate fields for application. Effective communication skills with managers, coworkers, and customers in the area where work is to be done are also necessary. Additionally, the ability to run monitor software in application equipment is required.

Requirements

• Custom applicator license for handling restricted use pesticides.
• HazMat endorsement on driver’s license if handling such chemicals.
• Ability to work seasonal hours that require overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with operational skills involving hydraulics and air brakes.
• Familiarity with software and GPS mapping systems related to the equipment.
• Ability to diagnose basic issues with machinery and/or software.

Responsibilities

• Operate custom application equipment to service grower needs.
• Complete professional and quality work on customer fields without damaging equipment or property.
• Care for and maintain equipment entrusted to the employee.
• Read plat maps and work orders to locate fields for application.
• Communicate effectively with managers, coworkers, and customers.
• Run monitor software in application equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees